Tommy Fleming Says He Came Out as Gay After 20-Year Marriage Split

Folk and traditional singer Tommy Fleming has publicly come out as gay in his first interview since separating from his wife, Tina, following more than 20 years of marriage. Speaking as he detailed the end of the relationship and his history of mental health treatment, Fleming said he had spent years “living a lie” about his sexuality before deciding to share his truth.

Fleming, 55, said the marriage ended about seven months ago, with the couple separated since October 2025. Tina, 63, confirmed in a written statement that the marriage has ended and that they have been separated since October 2025. In the interview, Fleming said “small cracks started to appear in the marriage,” describing how those issues were not resolved and widening over time.

Fleming also tied his account of the relationship breakdown to a suicide attempt he said he made last September. He said he was treated at St Patrick’s Mental Health Services after experiencing “an overwhelming sense of absolute sadness and hopelessness.” He further said that audio from a phone conversation, which he said was recorded and shared without his knowledge, was leaked during that period, adding that he does not remember the...